video Astronaut Chris Hadfield adjusts to 'earthling' life

Canada's space ambassador, Chris Hadfield, is still readapting to life on this planet after spending 146 days in zero gravity as commander of the International Space Station. For now, though, he's taking his homecoming one step at a time. 7:20 PM ET video

High Arctic research station saved by new funding

Canada's northernmost research lab won't have to shut down after all and will be able to resume year-round operations, with the help of a new grant from the federal government. 4:56 PM ET audio

2 earthquakes felt in Ontario and Quebec

Two earthquakes near the Ontario-Quebec border could be felt across both provinces this morning. 12:24 PM ET video

Watch Ottawa area rattled by 5.2 magnitude quake 2.57

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